Musicians who have parted ways with SeaWorld over 'Blackfish'

By Chris Quinn and Julie Ruff

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A number of musical acts have canceled performances at SeaWorld in Florida or ended their relationship with the theme park because of the controversial film "Blackfish." Click ahead to see which musicians have have joined the list.

Seen here is the subject of the film, Tilikum, during a performance at Sea World on March 30, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. less

A number of musical acts have canceled performances at SeaWorld in Florida or ended their relationship with the theme park because of the controversial film "Blackfish." Click ahead to see which musicians have ... more

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In a cease and desist letter to the president and CEO of SeaWorld in Florida, Joan Jett wrote, "I was surprised and upset to see on YouTube that SeaWorld used I Love Rock 'n' Roll as the opening music for its cruel and abusive 'Shamu Rocks' show. I'm among the millions who saw Blackfish and am sickened that my music was blasted without my permission at sound-sensitive marine mammals." less

In a cease and desist letter to the president and CEO of SeaWorld in Florida, Joan Jett wrote, "I was surprised and upset to see on YouTube that SeaWorld used I Love Rock 'n' Roll as the opening music for its ... more

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Cheap Trick canceled a performance at SeaWorld because of the controversial film "Blackfish."

Cheap Trick canceled a performance at SeaWorld because of the controversial film "Blackfish."

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Heart canceled a performance at SeaWorld because of the controversial film "Blackfish."

Heart canceled a performance at SeaWorld because of the controversial film "Blackfish."

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Martina McBride canceled a performance at SeaWorld because of the controversial film "Blackfish."

Martina McBride canceled a performance at SeaWorld because of the controversial film "Blackfish."

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Trisha Yearwood canceled a performance at SeaWorld because of the controversial film "Blackfish."

Trisha Yearwood canceled a performance at SeaWorld because of the controversial film "Blackfish."

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Barenaked Ladies canceled a performance at SeaWorld because of the controversial film "Blackfish."

Barenaked Ladies canceled a performance at SeaWorld because of the controversial film "Blackfish."